The Principle Effects of The Thyroid Hormones
Primary Effects
- Aerobic energy metabolism
- Glucose metabolism
- Protein metabolism
- Lipid metabolism
- Iron transport
Secondary Effects
- Growth/Development
- Cardiac output
- Ventilation
- CNS activity
- Thermoregulation (Heat regulation)
- Muscle function
- GI activity
- Reproductive function
Hypothyroidism is a clinical syndrome caused by deficiency of thyroid hormones
The onset of symptoms is usually insidious, and the condition may go undetected for years
